President Obama And Vice President Biden Along With Wives Make Joining Forces Initiative Announcement

President Obama And Vice President Biden Along With Wives Make Joining Forces Initiative Announcement

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SAUL LOEB

US Vice President Joe Biden applauds during an event highlighting Joining Forces hiring initiative for military veterans and spouses in civilian jobs in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2013. Since President Obama challenged American businesses to hire US military veterans and spouses in August 2011, they have hired or trained 290,000 military veterans and spouses and now pledge to hire or train an additional 435,000 veterans and military spouses by 2018. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB

US Vice President Joe Biden applauds during an event highlighting Joining Forces hiring initiative for military veterans and spouses in civilian jobs in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2013. Since President Obama challenged American businesses to hire US military veterans and spouses in August 2011, they have hired or trained 290,000 military veterans and spouses and now pledge to hire or train an additional 435,000 veterans and military spouses by 2018. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB

President Obama And Vice President Biden Along With Wives Make Joining Forces Initiative Announcement

Alex Wong

President Barack Obama (R) and Vice President Joseph Biden (2nd L) share a moment as Biden's wife Jill Biden (L) looks on during a veterans employment event in the East Room April 30, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. Michelle Obama and Jill Biden encousrged the private sector to step up the hiring of veterans.

President Barack Obama (R) and Vice President Joseph Biden (2nd L) share a moment as Biden's wife Jill Biden (L) looks on during a veterans employment event in the East Room April 30, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. Michelle Obama and Jill Biden encousrged the private sector to step up the hiring of veterans.

President Obama And Vice President Biden Along With Wives Make Joining Forces Initiative Announcement

Alex Wong

President Barack Obama listens during a veterans employment event in the East Room April 30, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. Michelle Obama and Jill Biden encousrged the private sector to step up the hiring of veterans.

President Barack Obama listens during a veterans employment event in the East Room April 30, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. Michelle Obama and Jill Biden encousrged the private sector to step up the hiring of veterans.

President Obama And Vice President Biden Along With Wives Make Joining Forces Initiative Announcement

Alex Wong

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (R) speaks as President Barack Obama (3rd L), Vice President Joseph Biden (2nd L), and Biden's wife Jill Biden (L) listen during a veterans employment event in the East Room April 30, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. Michelle Obama and Jill Biden encousrged the private sector to step up the hiring of veterans.

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (R) speaks as President Barack Obama (3rd L), Vice President Joseph Biden (2nd L), and Biden's wife Jill Biden (L) listen during a veterans employment event in the East Room April 30, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. Michelle Obama and Jill Biden encousrged the private sector to step up the hiring of veterans.

President Obama And Vice President Biden Along With Wives Make Joining Forces Initiative Announcement

Alex Wong

President Barack Obama speaks during a veterans employment event in the East Room April 30, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. Michelle Obama and Jill Biden encousrged the private sector to step up the hiring of veterans.

President Barack Obama speaks during a veterans employment event in the East Room April 30, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. Michelle Obama and Jill Biden encousrged the private sector to step up the hiring of veterans.

President Obama And Vice President Biden Along With Wives Make Joining Forces Initiative Announcement

Alex Wong

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks during a veterans employment event in the East Room April 30, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. Michelle Obama and Jill Biden encousrged the private sector to step up the hiring of veterans.

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks during a veterans employment event in the East Room April 30, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. Michelle Obama and Jill Biden encousrged the private sector to step up the hiring of veterans.

President Obama And Vice President Biden Along With Wives Make Joining Forces Initiative Announcement

Alex Wong

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (R) speaks as President Barack Obama (3rd L), Vice President Joseph Biden (2nd L), and Biden's wife Jill Biden (L) listen during a veterans employment event in the East Room April 30, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. Michelle Obama and Jill Biden encousrged the private sector to step up the hiring of veterans.

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (R) speaks as President Barack Obama (3rd L), Vice President Joseph Biden (2nd L), and Biden's wife Jill Biden (L) listen during a veterans employment event in the East Room April 30, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. Michelle Obama and Jill Biden encousrged the private sector to step up the hiring of veterans.

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SAUL LOEB

US President Barack Obama shakes hands with military veteran David Padilla during an event highlighting Joining Forces hiring initiative for military veterans and spouses in civilian jobs in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2013. Since President Obama challenged American businesses to hire US military veterans and spouses in August 2011, they have hired or trained 290,000 military veterans and spouses and now pledge to hire or train an additional 435,000 veterans and military spouses by 2018. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB

US President Barack Obama shakes hands with military veteran David Padilla during an event highlighting Joining Forces hiring initiative for military veterans and spouses in civilian jobs in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2013. Since President Obama challenged American businesses to hire US military veterans and spouses in August 2011, they have hired or trained 290,000 military veterans and spouses and now pledge to hire or train an additional 435,000 veterans and military spouses by 2018. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB

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SAUL LOEB

US First Lady Michelle Obama hugs military veteran David Padilla during an event highlighting Joining Forces hiring initiative for military veterans and spouses in civilian jobs in the East Room of the White House in Washington on April 30, 2013. Since President Obama challenged American businesses to hire US military veterans and spouses in August 2011, they have hired or trained 290,000 military veterans and spouses and now pledge to hire or train an additional 435,000 veterans and military spouses by 2018. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB

US First Lady Michelle Obama hugs military veteran David Padilla during an event highlighting Joining Forces hiring initiative for military veterans and spouses in civilian jobs in the East Room of the White House in Washington on April 30, 2013. Since President Obama challenged American businesses to hire US military veterans and spouses in August 2011, they have hired or trained 290,000 military veterans and spouses and now pledge to hire or train an additional 435,000 veterans and military spouses by 2018. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB

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SAUL LOEB

US Vice President Joe Biden (L) and his wife, Jill Biden (R), during an event highlighting Joining Forces hiring initiative for military veterans and spouses in civilian jobs in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2013. Since President Obama challenged American businesses to hire US military veterans and spouses in August 2011, they have hired or trained 290,000 military veterans and spouses and now pledge to hire or train an additional 435,000 veterans and military spouses by 2018. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB

US Vice President Joe Biden (L) and his wife, Jill Biden (R), during an event highlighting Joining Forces hiring initiative for military veterans and spouses in civilian jobs in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2013. Since President Obama challenged American businesses to hire US military veterans and spouses in August 2011, they have hired or trained 290,000 military veterans and spouses and now pledge to hire or train an additional 435,000 veterans and military spouses by 2018. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB

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SAUL LOEB

US Vice President Joe Biden speaks during an event highlighting Joining Forces hiring initiative for military veterans and spouses in civilian jobs in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2013. Since President Obama challenged American businesses to hire US military veterans and spouses in August 2011, they have hired or trained 290,000 military veterans and spouses and now pledge to hire or train an additional 435,000 veterans and military spouses by 2018. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB

US Vice President Joe Biden speaks during an event highlighting Joining Forces hiring initiative for military veterans and spouses in civilian jobs in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2013. Since President Obama challenged American businesses to hire US military veterans and spouses in August 2011, they have hired or trained 290,000 military veterans and spouses and now pledge to hire or train an additional 435,000 veterans and military spouses by 2018. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB

US-POLITICS-OBAMA-VETERANS-JOBS

SAUL LOEB

US President Barack Obama shakes hands following an event highlighting Joining Forces hiring initiative for military veterans and spouses in civilian jobs in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2013. Since President Obama challenged American businesses to hire US military veterans and spouses in August 2011, they have hired or trained 290,000 military veterans and spouses and now pledge to hire or train an additional 435,000 veterans and military spouses by 2018. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB

US President Barack Obama shakes hands following an event highlighting Joining Forces hiring initiative for military veterans and spouses in civilian jobs in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2013. Since President Obama challenged American businesses to hire US military veterans and spouses in August 2011, they have hired or trained 290,000 military veterans and spouses and now pledge to hire or train an additional 435,000 veterans and military spouses by 2018. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB

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US First Lady Michelle Obama (R) speaks alongside US President Barack Obama (2nd R), US Vice President Joe Biden (2nd L) and his wife, Jill Biden (L), during an event highlighting Joining Forces hiring initiative for military veterans and spouses in civilian jobs in the East Room of the White House in Washington on April 30, 2013. Since President Obama challenged American businesses to hire US military veterans and spouses in August 2011, they have hired or trained 290,000 military veterans and spouses and now pledge to hire or train an additional 435,000 veterans and military spouses by 2018. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB

US First Lady Michelle Obama (R) speaks alongside US President Barack Obama (2nd R), US Vice President Joe Biden (2nd L) and his wife, Jill Biden (L), during an event highlighting Joining Forces hiring initiative for military veterans and spouses in civilian jobs in the East Room of the White House in Washington on April 30, 2013. Since President Obama challenged American businesses to hire US military veterans and spouses in August 2011, they have hired or trained 290,000 military veterans and spouses and now pledge to hire or train an additional 435,000 veterans and military spouses by 2018. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB

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